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150 people attended the conference which was the brainchild of a group of friends with caring responsibilities, some of them neurodivergent, lamenting the problems they faced accessing conferences on the mainland
Independent Arts
Independent Arts is an Isle of Wight charity founded in 1987, using the arts to improve wellbeing, quality of life and to reduce social isolation.
Supported by volunteers, fantastic practitioners and a small staff team in Newport, the charity engages with 1,700 people every month across the Island.
Below are articles in which Independent Arts is mentioned.
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The consultation will take place over the next 12 weeks and you'll be able to share your views through a variety of means
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There's so much to be gained from volunteering a little of your time. The Volunteer Centre can help you learn about the benefits and range of roles from over 30 IW organisations.
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The new artwork from Independent Arts will feature the silhouettes of local characters who have changed the face of Newport or change the world
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The most recent Volunteer Fair saw welcomed almost 300 members of the public, looking to find something that can help them make a difference to their community
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Youth Strike 4 Climate members are encouraging Islanders of all ages to join them on Valentine's Day to show their love for the Isle of Wight (and planet)
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Youth Strike 4 Climate members are encouraging Islanders of all ages to join them tomorrow (Valentine’s Day) to show their love for the Isle of Wight (and planet)
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This Saturday there’ll be loads to see and do at the Great Leap Day event at Quay Arts to mark the end of the Lift the Lid project - so why not take the family for a great day out
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Quay Arts paid tribute to their dear friend, Jeni Saunders, who passed away last weekend
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The competition aptly named ‘Jot’ aims to encourage anyone from the Isle of Wight, with a story in their head, to express it and enter.
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Independent Arts will be running virtual Anxiety Cafe sessions via Zoom, and are planning to start virtual SingAbout next week and virtual DanceMakers sessions very soon
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The funding is designed to alleviate the immediate pressures faced by Isle of Wight artists, creative practitioners, arts organisations, museums over the summer. Details within
